A member of the Republican Party, Thurmond is a former member of the South Carolina Senate. He was 66 years old and she was 22. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. "I always said she was a better version of me in every way.". Nancy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sul Ross State University in December 1988 with a BBA, fulfilling a promise to her dad 19 years prior when she married immediately upon graduating from high school. "OH NO!" In the meantime, you can select Area of Greatest Need and designate the Uvalde Campus in Memory of Nancy Thurmond in the comment section: Holy Family Catholic Church Burn the Mortgage Fund. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. But because there are so many people saying 'Mommy' and 'Nancy,' I just don't have time to think about myself. Instead, she survived and changed domestic violence laws forever.TV movie - \"A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story\" (1989)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097132/Note: I understand that the volume is a little low. ", "She has an elephantine memory," says Charles "Pug" Ravenel, who lost to Strom Thurmond in the 1978 Senate election. ", Nancy Thurmond said she knows she will one day be reunited with her daughter and "that faith helps me get through the day to the next day," she said. Nancy Thurmond has been an enigma ever since she came to town as the beautiful bride of Republican Sen. Strom Thurmond, crusty South Carolina legend. Facing a lunchtime audience of West Ashley Rotarians, Nancy Thurmond told the story of how President Richard Nixon telephoned her husband, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, on an August morning in 1974. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Two years after the wedding, her management skills took a new direction with the arrival of the Thurmonds' first child, Nancy Moore. On a mantel are pictures of the four children. Strom Thurmond Laid To Rest. Strom Thurmond, who served in the United States Senate for a record 46 years, dies on June 26, 2003. . She was the oldest of five siblings. "I would go out on a date and when I got back to the dormitory," she said in the 1974 interview, "sometimes Strom would call me just to talk. [11], Thurmond ran for the South Carolina Senate in 2012 to represent the 41st district. By While Amherst police were on the scene, a number of fights started among groups within the crowd in the mall lot on Alberta and in the Wegmans, A 37-year-old Buffalo firefighter died while fighting a four-alarm blaze on Main Street downtown that may have been sparked by work being done, The new renderings released by the Bills include an up-close view from the field level, three exterior stadium views with more detail than has. Mary Pettus of Mary Pettus and Associates Inc. arranged Nancy Thurmond's tea for Justice O'Connor, the dinner for the Annenbergs (part of which was paid for by Le Pavillon as a promotion), a dinner for 24 for Justice O'Connor at the Shezan restaurant, a benefit for the Washington Chamber Orchestra and a coffee for society columnists Betty Beale and Ymelda Dixon. The telephone wouldn't stop ringing, waking him up. If the children want a dog, he'll say, 'Nancy, go out and get a dog' -- not realizing that the same week she has to be in South Carolina and up on Capitol Hill. He stands, claps his hands, then kisses her softly on one cheek. "Any time she misbehaved, we'd find a note under our pillow saying she was sorry . James was kidded by at least three mayors in his city managerial career that he owed keeping his job to Nancy because she was so well known and liked in the community. ", "He has never told me this," says Nancy Thurmond, appearing startled. . "A lot of her activities are misinterpreted," Pettus says. She was the top Democratic House fundraiser in 2022, hauling in $25 million $1 million more than Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. She stepped in front of my car," according to The State newspaper reports. Nancy Thurmond is 76 years old and was born on 11/01/1946. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy E. Gregorcyk Thurmond to pay them a last tribute. She married James Thurmond in June 1969, was mom to three children, Brian, Eleanor, and Dolores, and was Nana to David, Jack, Bree, and Hannah. I have not been involved in chamber music in Washington, but I would like to tell you that my roommate at Duke was an oboe player." ", Nancy Thurmond went on to Duke University, took a leave to spend a year touring the state as Miss South Carolina 1965, then returned to finish. Editor's note: This story originally published on June 27, 2003. Memories from that night are "so unbelievably etched in my mind even 25 years ago," Paul Thurmond said. Sorry! Thurmond is honorary chairman; Lott is co-chairman. She loved doing taxes and helping her kids navigate ever changing college degree plans. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Verify and try again. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Nancy Thurmond sits in the front, then pulls down the sun visor to check her lipstick in its mirror. Reviews. They had four children together, one of whom, Nancy Moore Thurmond, was killed by a drunken driver. "I haven't slept-in in 10 years," she says. Nancy Ellen Gregorcyk Thurmond, 71, of Missouri City passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Feb. 10 after a courageous year-long battle with breast cancer. "She really did a fantastic job with it. [9] Thurmond finished second in the Republican primary, forcing a runoff election against Tim Scott. They hiked in places like Big Bend, the Rocky Mountains, and the Smokey Mountains, and traveled Europe and the U.S. visiting friends and family along the way. "Strom was always transfixed with his work," he said. There is a problem with your email/password. Through the years she rode behind James on a tandem bicycle everywhere including on 100-mile rides, on vacations, in the mountains, on the beach, and on just about every farm to market road in Texas. "We were very best friends," Nancy Thurmond said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. but it's not peaches and cream and hunky-dory." "You know, nothing catastrophic occurred today," she says, carefully outlining her lips. She watched all four grandchildren before they were school age and raised a basketball coach, a civil engineer, a librarian, an Army officer, a mechanic, a manager, bakers, competitive dancers, athletes, state champion, D1 & D2 athletes, salutatorian, cum laude and magna cum laude college graduates, a Mountaineer, and four Aggies. Nancy was born March 27, 1951, in Refugio, Texas, to Arthur Joseph Gregorcyk and Margaret Hannah Rea Gregorcyk. He served seven years for nearly killing his ex-wife Tracey Thurman Motuzick on June 10, 1983. "She's been a hard worker all her life," she says. But then he adds: "A lot of people are asking me to run again, so I'll have to consider that."). Nancy Moore as her family called her was scheduled to give a speech the next day about child safety at J.D. ', "I was convinced later, sitting around talking with them, that there was nothing fakey about it. Clarence Thomas. This is a carousel with slides. But no."). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Who was Strom Thurmond married to? "We've had a wonderful, wonderful marriage," she says, "although it's not been easy -- it's been hard. Mother of Nancy Moore Thurmond; Private; Private and Paul Reynolds Thurmond. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Nancy Thurmond (7656673)? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. View the profiles of people named Nancy Thurmond. "I just feel this is something that the public is probably very concerned about." There was no way to miss her. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Jim Hodges that would allow him to step down in favor of his wife. P.A., now Thurmond, Kirchner, and Timbes Law Firm In 2006, he was elected to the Charleston County council. There is no photo or video of Nancy E. Gregorcyk Thurmond.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. (now Mrs. Roland Ebert), Ethel Cheatham (now Mrs. Henry Robinson), Strom Thurmond.' (10 th grade) circa 1919 2.5 x 3.5 . Died At Age: 100. Her talents are so valuable that I think she should be freed for the good of the community.". It's unbelievable.". Thurmond was South Carolina's governor from 1947 to 1951 and for a time was the nation's longest-serving U.S. senator, having spent 47 years and five months in the Senate (1954-2003, with a . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Stories of spouse problems "are legion in Washington," said Ornstein, the AEI scholar. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy E. Gregorcyk Thurmond of Missouri City, Texas, born in Refugio, Texas, who passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. . April marked the 25th anniversary of Nancy Moore Thurmond's death after she was hit by a drunk driver in Columbia. "Hold on to your high standards and ideals. Strom Thurmond, who died at 100 in 2003, never was outspoken about personal matters, especially the death of his daughter, said Neal Thigpen, a longtime Republican Party organizer. "(Strom) was as devastated as all of us were. "That mind must be going a mile a minute. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. It happened around 10:30 p.m. on a Tuesday in 1993. In December, Nancy Thurmond appeared for a party at the Moroccan Embassy, a striking presence of black velvet, gold braid and aplomb. The caller insisted it was one of the senator's "top priorities." "Her husband is not going to live forever, so I think she has decided she had better try to find a niche for herself. Thurmond earned a B.S. "We were very, very active before," she says, "but I guess by virtue of the fact that we were in the minority, we were less visible. I think you're kind of the key to the success. "Nancy is a wonderful person. He joined the family at the hospital and withdrew from the case. A fifth child, Essie Mae Washington-Williams, would come forward in 2003 the interracial daughter of a teenage maid and a 20-something Strom Thurmond, who never publicly acknowledged her. For one, Democrats have elevated South Carolina to the top of their presidential primary calendar, leapfrogging Iowa and New Hampshire. "The main thing I've got to do tonight is get those cupcakes packed up.". Publicly, Strom Thurmond held himself together as always. His governorship lasted from 1947 until 1951. She held numerous positions in various clubs, Woman of the Year in 2003, Rotarys Volunteer of the Year, and Friend of Rotary 2008-2015.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'uvaldeleadernews_com-leader-1','ezslot_7',128,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-uvaldeleadernews_com-leader-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'uvaldeleadernews_com-leader-1','ezslot_8',128,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-uvaldeleadernews_com-leader-1-0_1'); .leader-1-multi-128{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In November, Nancy Thurmond told Gov. "You're so busy looking after the needs of others that you cease to think of yourself," she says. He sat down there and said things that other people thought -- 'How can you do that with him?' Thurmond ran for president in 1948 on a segregationist platform. ", Strom proposed the summer before she entered the University of South Carolina Law School. The value of the assets might be more $200,000 after an inventory is complete, said Jim Jones, the lawyer for the estate. A native of Aiken, South Carolina, Paul Thurmond graduated from Aiken High School . Nancy Thurmond has her own public relations consultant to handle the large-scale entertaining. She was black and poor. Though he initially announced he would leave politics in 2009, opting not to run for a second term as a councilman,[8] Thurmond chose to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives, representing South Carolina's 1st congressional district, following Henry E. Brown Jr.'s retirement in 2010. She attends a lunch and private fashion show at the Watergate apartment of designer Frankie Welch, then goes with Trish Lott, wife of Rep. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) Failed to remove flower. Nancy Moore does this in the back seat, then pours the punch for the girls. Drunk driver killed Strom Thurmond's 'little girl' 25 years ago. Her journey has not always been easy. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. On the night of the tragedy, she carried a birthday note from her parents, according to media reports at the time. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. With this lawsuit, filed in 1984, Thurman was the first woman in America to sue a town and its police department for violating her civil rights, claiming the police had ignored the violence because she was married to the perpetrator. "We are no different than anyone else who has loved and lost a family member," wrote Julie Thurmond Whitmer in an email. She was his little girl," said Nancy Thurmond, who had separated from her husband two years prior to the accident. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--Strom Thurmond left most of his estate, estimated at $200,000, to family, former aides and favorite institutions. "And I have never self-analyzed myself at all. "I think that's wonderful. The former Miss South Carolina and the senator were married for 36 years. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Nancy never met a stranger. At Nancy Thurmond's request, the senator's office has declined to comment on the story, instead directing all inquiries to her. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "The 'Why her? Thurmond was born in Edgefield on December 5, 1902, to John William Thurmond and Eleanor Gertrude Strom. "You have done some composing yourself, haven't you?" When former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a memorial for John McCain on Thursday, it will not be the first . "Her grades would alternate from A to C. She'd make A's in grammar, punctuation, spelling -- and then when we got to literature, she wouldn't be interested and she'd make a C. Her mother did go to the principal. Ran over and killed by a drunk driver in Columbia, South Carlolina. Tom McCain regularly met with Thurmond to discuss Edgefield problems. 2018-2020 Uvalde Leader-News, Uvalde, TX All rights reserved. Nancy Moore Thurmond never regained consciousness. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 1968-2003 Jean Crouchm. She held numerous positions in various clubs, Woman of the Year in 2003, Rotarys Volunteer of the Year, and Friend of Rotary 2008-2015. South Carolina is accustomed to increased attention in the years leading up to presidential elections, given that the state has hosted the South's first voting contests for several of the last cycles. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Nancys memory at the following charities: Sul Ross State University Uvalde Campus: an endowment will be set up soon for Nancy. "She's very smart, she speaks well, she writes well," says the senator. The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice in Houston for the fantastic care received during the last hours of Nancys life on earth. Thurmond, who died June 26, 2003 at the age of 100, was the longest serving senator . from Clemson College in 1923 and became . Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. HE WAS 23. Thurmond's long and controversial political career . Their eldest daughter, Nancy Moore Thurmond, 22, was killed in a 1993 auto accident blamed on a woman charged with drunken driving. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Nancy Moore Thurmond I found on Findagrave.com. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Neither wanted to be interviewed about growing up with Nancy. Last week, Nancy Thurmond re-emerged as a power in Sen. Thurmond's office, insisting that all inquiries about a memo sent to the White House on Thurmond's office stationary be directed to her. In the meantime, you can select Area of Greatest Need and designate the Uvalde Campus in Memory of Nancy Thurmond in the comment section: (https://www.sulross.edu/giving/), or Holy Family Catholic Church Burn the Mortgage Fund, 1510 5th Street, Missouri City, TX 77489. COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the bi-racial child the late South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond refused to publicly . Nancy Janice Thurmond (Moore) Birthdate: 1946. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy E. Gregorcyk Thurmond of Missouri City, Texas, born in Refugio, Texas, who passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. The writer asked the official to give "prompt attention and assistance in scheduling this appointment" for Oldham. There was a problem getting your location. "Many more happy birthdays," her mother wrote. She's like a kid in a candy store. Failed to report flower. Nancy Thurmond is asserting herself more into U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond's official duties, and that is causing friction and morale problems with his office staff, sources say. Today is her car-pool day, which means inhabiting a station wagon for half an hour with seven squealing girls. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. ", "HERE COMES ANOTHER BUMP," say the girls. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). An elbow rests on one knee. She was a housewife and stay at home mom, worked at H&R Block in Cleveland, as a columnist for the Cleveland Journal, and at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde where she worked her way up from grading typing papers to public information officer and editor and contest coordinator for the Palms Leaf and annual Creative Arts Contest . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. cemeteries found in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 0:05. Gover. Koenig served one year of a two-and-a-half-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter. She was especially proud of being called a SOW at the reunions because she was James Same Original Wife. While the spotlight spoils some, Nancy Moore Thurmond used it as a calling to help others, said those who knew her best at her funeral. Arizona, U.S., Obituary Index to Arizona Newspapers, 1993-1994. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I used to be nice to her because she was his wife, but I just didn't have any respect for her. The memo asked that Nancy Thurmond's social companion be appointed to a position in the Bush administration. Today, family members say that while their last name is Thurmond, their experience with grief echoes that of others. The estranged wife of U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, who faces trial for alleged drunken driving, said in a letter that she has battled alcoholism for years. "And I wanted to give you a small gift which hopefully will help you in the next 30 years to keep pace with your active wife." if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'uvaldeleadernews_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_14',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-uvaldeleadernews_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); She is survived by her husband of 53 years James Howard Thurmond of Missouri City, son Brian James Thurmond of Humble, daughter Eleanor Rea Thurmond Rivera (Rene) of College Station, daughter Dolores Ann Thurmond McMahon (Mark) of Missouri City, grandkids David Arthur Rivera of Fort Benning, Georgia, Jack Ryan Rivera of College Station, Bree Elizabeth McMahon of Missouri City and Hannah Rea McMahon of Missouri City, her brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Before moving to Juliana's current city of Alexandria, VA, Juliana lived in Washington DC and Charleston SC. Thurmond's best course to remain neutral. "They felt anyone who killed the daughter of such a powerful man wouldn't be treated fairly," he said. Sign up for service and obituary updates. A system error has occurred. The Rachel Maddow Show is a news and opinion television program that airs weeknights on MSNBC at 9-00 p.m. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Charles \"Buck\" Thurman was released from jail in 1991. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Nancy Thurmond still wonders if the tragedy could have been avoided. "I know the truth, but it is not my place to say anything about it," Townsend said. He was a 1923 graduate of Clemson College, and served as the local school superintendent before becoming his state's Senator in 1932 and the 103rd Governor of South Carolina in 1946. 0:56. ", COLUMBIA The Republican-controlled South Carolina House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to allow lawful firearm owners to carry handguns open, COLUMBIA President Joe Biden on Monday announced the appointment of former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin as a top adviser, filling a key Whi, Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh faced intense questioning about his movements the night his wife and son were killed as the pr, DES MOINES, Iowa As Sen. Tim Scott weighs mounting a 2024 presidential candidacy, the Republican was in Iowa on Wednesday delivering a messa. She later sought treatment for chemical dependency and alcoholism. John William Thurmond was an influential attorney and judge, and Strom came into contact with key South Carolina political figures early in his life. She was awarded $2.3 million. Cruise Planners will help you discover exciting adventures around the world. . She leans her head on the car window, putting a hand on her brow. "It's not a scintillating, gossipy atmosphere on my part. A few moments later, she turns toward Hewitt. 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[1] Paul's father was 73 years old at the time of his birth. Their lives are politics. "We just hit it off," Nancy Thurmond recalled in a 1974 interview. She was the oldest of five siblings. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 'Strom and I were sitting here by the fire and we were thinking about you.' "He's a real feminist, isn't he?" The spotlight sharpened as she grew up in Columbia, designing jewelry, modeling and competing in the Miss South Carolina pageant, which her mother won in 1966. Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the mixed-race daughter of one-time segregationist Sen. Strom Thurmond who kept her parentage secret for more than 70 years, died Sunday in Columbia, S.C. She was 87. He keeps her hopping. Nancy Thurmond acknowledged her addiction . She urges people to think twice about their decisions. Try again later. "She went up to Eric and said, 'Do you like Nancy?' She was especially proud of being called a SOW at the reunions because she was James Same Original Wife. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was from nearby Edgefield. Learn more about merges. Nancy Moore Thurmond thrived in her role as the big sister and first child, said Julie Thurmond Whitmer, the second youngest and an events and project management consultant in Washington, D.C. "She was the 'Little Mommy' of my brothers and me," she wrote in an email. Many say she's merely performing her extensive duties as wife of Strom, the new chairman of the Judiciary Committee and president pro tempore of the Senate. She loved Jesus and was singing praises and praying to him in her final days. Nancy Thurmond is asserting herself more into U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond's official duties, and that is causing friction and morale problems with his office staff, sources say. It ends up being 99 percent give if you're going to make it work. Graveside Service: Wednesday, Feb. 15 11 a.m., Mt Calvary Cemetery, Refugio, Texas. "The office morale is shot anytime she's in town," a close friend of the senator said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Nancy Moore met the much-older Strom Thurmond at a country festival when she was 17 and a freshman at Duke University. Corrine Koenig, 35, was legally drunk and driving too fast in a 1987 Plymouth Horizon. Even some relatives of the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond wondered if indeed their 64-year-old distinguished family member was carrying on with a 20-year-old coed, Nancy Moore. . Pettus, who is a friend, is unpaid by Thurmond except for thank-you notes and the contacts she acknowledges she makes through Nancy. [10] Scott defeated Thurmond in the runoff. Friends say Nancy Thurmond is an involved, organized and rigorous mother. Many wondered why a 22-year-old former beauty queen would marry a 66-year-old senatorial institution. Harry Dent, one of Thurmond's early advisers in Washington, expressed concerns about the recent turn of events involving Nancy Thurmond. "Drink it fast!" "She understands the tremendous machinery that they have, and she couldn't possibly let it lie fallow. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Nancy Moore Thurmond insists she has no desire to finish term of 98-year-old husband, Sen Strom Thurmond, but has agreed to spend several months helping to close his office should he become . Try again later. I am what I am.". Through the years she rode behind James on a tandem bicycle everywhere including on 100-mile rides, on vacations, in the mountains, on the beach, and on just about every farm to market road in Texas. She had been working in his Senate office off and on since 1967. on She was detailed and diligent and always wanted to be an accountant. Mrs. Thurmond, 49, a former Miss South Carolina, met the senator as a college intern in his Washington office in 1966. "She really does care if you have strep throat, if your husband lost his job or if your house burned down." They separated in 1991 after 22 years of marriage. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Koenig had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 percent, above the limit of 0.10 percent at the time. She leaves with Holly Johnston, all-purpose aide, in a Ford Grenada with "U.S. Senate 1" South Carolina license plates. Nancy Ellen Gregorcyk Thurmond is preceded in death by her parents Arthur Joseph and Margaret Hannah Rea Gregorcyk. . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Nancy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sul Ross State University in December 1988 with a BBA, fulfilling a promise to her dad 19 years prior when she married immediately upon graduating from high school. This month marks the 25th anniversary of Nancy Moore Thurmond's death the end of a promising young life in a family that much of South Carolina felt like they knew. February 19, 2023. What they have, however it got there or why it got there, whatever it is -- it's there. Erny and Thurmond's 25 other staff members form a famously tight-lipped team headed by R.J. "Duke" Short, Thurmond's chief of staff for 27 years. On April 14, 1993, the promising life of Nancy Moore Thurmond was taken in an auto accident. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. she didn't have a lot of close friends, but the student body thought well of her. I think you 're so busy looking after the needs of others the. 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